CAD Drafter- Landscape Design

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CAD Drafter-Landscape Design to join our team! Bring your creativity and technical expertise to projects that shape the nation’s landscapes.

Parsons is seeking a CAD Drafter-Landscape Design with at least 4 years of experience and strong MicroStation and CAD proficiency to join our growing Landscape Architecture team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with landscape architects, engineers, and designers on transformative infrastructure projects across a diverse range of climates and geographies across the US.

Candidates are highly encouraged to submit relevant work samples along with their resumes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Set up and manage CAD workspaces, sheet sets, and drawing standards for efficient project delivery.

Prepare and edit plan sheets, details, sections, and exhibits following company and client CAD standards.

Support quality control reviews, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all drawing packages.

Coordinate with landscape architects, engineers, and other design disciplines to maintain drawing alignment.

Convert, manage, and reference data across AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ProjectWise environments.

Troubleshoot CAD-related issues, resolve file conflicts, and proactively improve workflows.

Maintain drawing logs, version control, and file organization to support efficient project collaboration.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

4+ years of related experience

Proficiency in MicroStation / ORD

Proficiency with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Microsoft Office

Detail-driven, collaborative, and proactive—able to anticipate needs and deliver high-quality results with minimal oversight

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

Associate’s Degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred

Experience with transportation, infrastructure, or large-scale site design

Understanding of landscape standards, planting design, and construction documentation for public sector projects

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Security Clearance Requirement

None. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range

26.25 - $45.96

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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